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Yext

AI-powered search platform with NLP

Director, Enterprise Sales

Account ExecutivePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeLondon, UK

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or similar university-level education is required, or relevant skills or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ideally, 10 or more years of experience selling software-as-a-service technologies; candidates with fewer years may apply if they demonstrate the vital skills.
  • Ability to reach and develop relationships with C-level executives in key verticals.
  • Understanding of the digital ecosystem landscape and relationships.
  • Track record of carrying a quota and closing Fortune 50–500 deals.
  • Successful history of net direct new-business sales and consistent delivery against targets.
  • Track record of selling business applications and complex solutions.
  • Ability to balance a strategic account view with a fast-paced transactional approach.
  • Track record of exceeding quota, ranking in the top 10–20% of the company in past positions.
  • Experience managing and closing complex sales cycles, including ownership of all aspects of territory management.
  • Experience bringing innovative or market-defining products to market.
  • Ability to work in a team-selling environment.
  • Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Build, lead, and grow an individual book of business by selling to top accounts and working with Fortune 50–500 caliber clients.
  • Drive market growth among existing and new clients while achieving or exceeding individual quota.
  • Implement transactions in an assigned territory and prospect for new opportunities.
  • Manage complete and complex sales cycles, presenting product value to C-level executives.
  • Define, implement, and own engagement plans for key prospects.
  • Develop and manage positive relationships within the enterprise market segment, identify opportunities to contribute value for customers, and generate additional revenue.
  • Identify and research territories and verticals, formalize a go-to-market strategy, and build qualified target accounts.
  • Forecast sales activity and revenue achievement while creating satisfied, referenceable customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a marketing performance environment with a solid understanding of search engine optimization and search engine marketing.
  • Experience in local, display, and/or search markets.

About the Company

Yext

AI-powered search platform with NLP

Yext provides AI-powered search solutions through its Answers Platform, which gives direct answers to user queries rather than just links. The platform uses natural language processing to understand the meaning and context of questions and relies on a centralized Knowledge Graph to sync and organize essential information so that accurate answers appear across websites, apps, and other digital touchpoints. Revenue comes from a subscription model that scales with the needs of enterprises, small businesses, and e-commerce platforms, and the company also offers training and community engagement via its Hitchhikers platform. Unlike some competitors that focus on generic search or scraping data, Yext centers on structured knowledge and consistent information delivery across multiple channels. The goal is to help businesses improve search experiences, customer support, and workplace productivity by providing accurate, contextual answers directly to users.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2006

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